Meet California State Senator Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita, Victor Valley and Antelope Valley)
March 23, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
| Free for AAGLA MembersPlease join us for a lively discussion on the State’s housing crisis, homelessness, the population shift, taxes, and regulations, and much, much more!
California State Senator, Scott Wilk, has been a champion of supporting issues of great importance to the State’s rental housing providers. He was born and raised in the 21st Senate District which he serves, and which encompasses the Antelope, Santa Clarita and Victor valleys. He was elected to serve as the Senate Republican Leader in January 2021, and prior to his election to the Senate in 2016, and reelection in 2020, he served two terms in the California State Assembly.
While in office, Senator Wilk has focused on policies that promote economic growth and has also focused his legislative priorities on assisting those that need help, including the disabled, the homeless, and foster youth, and he has helped promote animal rights.
Senator Wilk was the first in his family to graduate from college, and he believes a strong education is the pathway to economic upward mobility. He served as Vice Chairperson of the Senate Education Committee during his first term in the Senate, where he focused on student access and success. As a parent of two and a grandfather, he also supports parental choice. Children learn differently and a one-size-fits-all approach to education does not work.
Senator Wilk believes that the cornerstone of transparent government is election integrity. He has been a leader in broadening financial disclosure requirements so voters can track where campaign money comes from. In 2017, California Common Cause presented him the "We the People" Award for his leadership in election reform and in 2019 he received the Clean Money Champion award from the California Clean Money Campaign for his support of transparency in elections.
Senator Wilk also believes greater transparency leads to a more accountable government. In his landmark 2017 legislation, Senate Bill 634, creating the new Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency he established a ratepayer advocate to protect homeowners and small business. He has also pushed legislation to hold state agencies to the same open meetings act requirements as local government.
Senator Wilk serves on the Senate Committees on Governmental Organization and Transportation. During the webinar, we will also attempt to cover the following:
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- California’s housing crisis and homelessness problems. What are the solutions?
- Is there too much regulation and too many taxes? Can California remain competitive?
- The recent migration of jobs and population to other states.
- Update from Sacramento and thoughts on pending legislation.
- California’s response to the pandemic, ongoing local regulations and comments on the Housing is Key rental assistance program.
- Thoughts on California’s future.
- What’s next for Senator Scott Wilk?
- And, so much more. YOUR questions will help drive the discussion.
This informative webinar will also address any questions that are submitted by you! After registering, you will have the opportunity to submit questions. Live Q&A will also be available during the webinar and we will do our best to consolidate and identify those questions that will benefit all attendees. This is another of many exclusive AAGLA webinars we are providing to help YOU during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) crisis.
The discussion will be moderated by Daniel Yukelson, AAGLA’s Executive Director.
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About Our . . .
Panelist(s):
Scott Wilk – State Senator, 21st State Senate District of California (R-Santa Clarita, Victor Valley and Antelope Valley)
California State Senator, Scott Wilk, has been a champion of supporting issues of great importance to the State’s rental housing providers. He was born and raised in the 21st Senate District which he serves, and which encompasses the Antelope, Santa Clarita and Victor valleys. He was elected to serve as the Senate Republican Leader in January 2021, and prior to his election to the Senate in 2016, and reelection in 2020, he served two terms in the California State Assembly.
Moderator: Daniel Yukelson, Executive Director, Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles
Daniel Yukelson is currently the Executive Director of The Apartment Association of Greater Los Angeles (AAGLA). As Certified Public Accountant, Yukelson began his career at Ernst & Young, the global accounting firm, and had served in senior financial roles principally as Chief Financial Officer for various public, private and start-up companies. Prior to joining AAGLA, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Premiere Radio Networks, the U.S. Largest network radio company, for more than 15-years where he worked with such major on-air talent and radio personalities as Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Ryan Seacrest, Steve Harvey, Jim Rome, Whoopie Goldberg, and many more. Following his career in network radio, Yukelson served as the Chief Financial Officer of Oasis West Realty, the owner of the Beverly Hilton and Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills hotels, where he was involved in the planning, construction, and eventual opening of the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills hotel. He is a former Planning Commissioner and Public Works Commissioner in the City of Beverly Hills and had served as Chairperson of the city’s Planning Commission.
